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Other People's ThingsEpisode 12-How Denim Hunting is Hurting American History and how it Gentrifies the Clothing of the PoorJoin me as I break down what Denim Hunters do and how gentrifying the clothing of the working poor puts American history in danger.
Warning, one swear word is said in a quote*
Helpful video to watch before the episode: Clip: https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx6FCxJAnkNuoHUQYZD3oZsoUunNgGaGQM
Article: https://denimhunters.com/brit-eaton/
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Namysłowski, Karol, Victor Band, and Edward T King. Swir, Swir Za Kominem. 1916. Audio. Retrieved from the Library of C...2023-08-0545 minOther People's ThingsEpiosde 11: Fireside Chats- Reseller Recollections: Greed, Poor Business Practices, Seller to Seller InteractionsJoin Rebekka today as she interviews Katherine, an experienced reseller with a lot to say about estate sales, seller to seller interactions, and her own observations of the industry. 2023-07-0740 minOther People's ThingsEpisode 10: The Real History of Thrift Stores. Was Thrifting Really Intended For Resellers and Upwardly Mobile People to Get their Goods?Join Rebekka for an episode filled with historical tidbits, news reviews, and a deep dive into the topic of: Who is thrifting really for? We are ignoring something very important: since the pandemic and the late 2010's, thrifting has taken a completely different direction than ever before: towards reselling. Since so many people are reselling now, they want to dominate the perception that it's justified. But what are the consequences?
Sources used:
https://www.statepress.com/article/2021/03/specho-thrifting-secondhand-clothing-through-the-ages
https://time.com/5364170/thrift-store-history/
https://instathrifts.com/the-history-of-thrift-stores/
https://www.trvst.world/sustainable-living/fashion/history-of-second-hand-thrift-shopping/
Eysler, E., Murray, B. & Steger, J. (1905) Friends T...2023-06-2848 minOther People's ThingsEpisode 9: Navigating Negative Experiences with Resellers: Reviews, Complaints and ConductA look inside of some first hand experiences I have had with resellers who didn't want to take responsibility for poor customer service: what can we do about it? Also, I discuss some of the real reviews that she has seen on Etsy that offers a glimpse into what is happening between resellers and their customers. Is fear ever a good enough reason to keep quiet? I don't think so, and I'll tell you what you can do about it. 2023-06-2151 min
Other People's ThingsSnake Oil Salesmen- Debunking Reseller Myths: How Commodifying Vintage as a Status Item Creates a Community that Looks Down on the PoorJoin Miranda and I as we sit down for an important chat that debunks and dissects many of the fabrications that the reselling community and their fans have used in attempts to quiet any opposition or questioning of their practices. You won't want to miss this important, hard hitting episode where we break down many of the commonly used defenses, coverups, and deflections used to justify their choices.
Wagner, R., Arthur Pryor'S Band & Morse, T. F. (1914) The Flying Dutchman: Fantasia. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https...2023-06-141h 23
Other People's ThingsFireside Banter: An Ex-Influencer Gives us an Inside Look at the Scandalous World of Vintage Snobs, Socialites and Sell OutsJoin my friend Anna and I as we take a dive into the controversial world of of influencing in the vintage community and how far some people will go to get their name out there, including wearing things they don't even like and taking photos with people just for the clout. This fun episode is not for the sensitive, but none of my podcasts really are! If you've ever wondered about some of the issues my friend and I have discussed about the vintage community, give it a listen and subscribe! :)
All music and...2023-06-081h 22Other People's ThingsFireside Chats Featuring Living Historian and Collector Katie Barron. Militaria, Reenacting and Navigating Community Cliques: How can we do better?Join Katie and I today as we discuss respectful reenacting, social acceptance among the vintage community, and as we debunk some of the justifications used by overpriced resellers. We talk about how to make our small vintage/reenacting communities better places that are more welcoming for all who feel drawn to it.
Katie Barron has been a living historian and vintage collector for almost 10 years. Her day job is being an attorney editor for the State of Massachusetts and that she operates historic streetcars for fun in her spare time. Her Instagram handle is @imkatiebarron and she would love to...2023-06-011h 58Other People's ThingsFireside Chats: Featuring Dr. Dierdre Adduci. More than Just Clothes: Are We Entitled to Wear What Brings Us Confidence in an Increasingly Uncomfortable World?Join me today as my friend, Dr. Dierdra Adduci and I discuss the psychological benefits of wearing vintage, why it's important to have access to the clothes and items we feel our best in, who is entitled to buy and wear vintage from second hand shops, price gouging and more! She is a therapist and has a lot to say. A jam packed episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for tuning in.
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Liszt, Franz, Victor Herbert's Orchestra, and Victor Herbert. A Dream of Love. 1918. Audio. Retrieved f...2023-05-251h 20Other People's ThingsMini Epiosde-Other People’s Baggage: Behind the Pretty Photos and into the Dark, Disturbing Reality of Exploitative Resellers and Their BehaviorsLet's talk about bullying: the why, how, and what to do about it in response to harassment and bullying I've received on my account for speaking about exploitative reselling practices. Thanks for joining as I do a mini episode on the harmful practices of certain reselling community members. Screenshots of everything I've mentioned can be found on my IG page or by messaging me.
I also need to make a correction. Thanks to the assistance of Dr. Dierdre Adduci's observations on Bullying I was able to articulate some great points. I also made a...2023-05-2230 min
Other People's ThingsFor the Love of Vintage: Featuring the Words of Desirae Day. Why I Stopped Reselling, Examining Flipping Culture & Competition in the Vintage World.Join me while Miranda (Speaking for Desirae) and I discuss the complex world of reselling, social media influence, flipping culture, and even some tales from "the Bins". We address the complications that arise from the buyer's perspective when their items are unknowingly being "flipped" and when money becomes more important than personal etiquette and respect for your customers.
All music is in the public domain. This episode features the song: Shaky Eyes .
https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-128952/' 2023-05-171h 13
Other People's ThingsFireside Chats: Estate Sale Tales, Elbowed Over Bakelite, and is Sustainability in Full Time Reselling Possible? Featuring Gwendolyn Erin Patterson of Gwendolyn's Golden ErasJoin me today (for a long one!) as Gwendolyn and I discuss the ethics of reselling and much more! We cover how resellers operate at estate sales, the hoarding of vintage clothes (where does it all go?), the importance of community in the vintage scene and why these conversations are increasingly more crucial as time goes on. 2023-05-101h 40Other People's ThingsFireside Chats: Rare items, Scarcity Mindset, Gatekeeping, and Thrift Store Fashion Shows?!During my first Fireside Chat I meet with Victoria, a twenty something vintage collector who casually sells and knows A LOT about the vintage community. Join us as we discuss poor customer service and seller to customer interactions, "holy grail" items and price gouging, gatekeeping in the vintage community, and how the scene has changed dramatically in the past five years. We also discuss how some resellers are requesting specific items for their collections to sell, almost like "thrift store fashion shows". It's going to be a fun one!
2023-05-031h 21Other People's ThingsShe's Just Mad that She Lost a HatWelcome, friends. I am so excited to announce the very first episode of Other People's Things! In this episode, I give an overview of why I am here, who I am and what I aim to dissect/discuss in the course of this podcast. My sister and I discuss our childhood, where we spent most of our free time at the thrift stores, and how it has led me to loving vintage and becoming an expert in my own right. I also discuss social media and how it brought me to be so passionate about reseller/flipper culture and...2023-04-261h 00
Stellar FirmaSTL 67 - Sagacity and Social MobilityEpisode 67 - Sagacity and Social MobilityMakvala Agryris is a representative of CRISPR, a company that re-animates pets for their owners but have been too successful in developing the cognitive abilities of their customers' creatures. They require advice as to how to keep their customers happy now that the pets are showing a desire to build up military might.Management Consultants’ advice: activate Lounge Mode, hold hands, bathroom intelligences, big pointless novels, fully visible globes, communicate using maddening animal sounds, animal control orbs.Content Warning for:Bu...2021-03-2623 min
The Magnus ArchivesMAG 197 - ConnectedCase ########-37A discussion on the edge of reality, recorded in situContent warnings:Heights & vertigo (inc. SFX)Spiders (inc. SFX)ManipulationBody horror (inc. SFX)ThreatsExplicit languageDiscussions of: altered reality, mass suffering, arsonMentions: mental disorientation, kidnapping, death & murder, apocalypse, paranoiaSFX: Insects, high-pitched sounds, overlapping voicesTranscripts:PDF - https://cutt.ly/Cl78av1DOC - https://cutt.ly/3l78vYaThanks to this week's Patrons: Laurel Buchanan, Maria Maksimova, Nikki, Seren Mist, Vince Nguyen, Asha Perry, DamienandFishGreco, Haberdasher, Jay Palmer, John...2021-03-0425 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG 174 - ImpactJoin Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as the Vengeance touches down.This week Hamid digs, Azu searches, Zolf keeps busy, and Cel finds a way.NOTE: This is a heavy episode, but we strongly urge listening to the episode fully as the ending is very important to the context.Content Notes:FallingAircraft failure (inc SFX)Graphic injuryCharacter deathsGrief / LossTraumaThanks to this week's Patrons: Laurel Buchanan, Maria Maksimova, Nikki, Seren Mist, Vince Nguyen, Asha Perry, DamienandFishGreco, Haberdasher, Jay Palmer, John Anglo, Jose Manuel Santiago Yepes...2020-10-141h 00
Alternative Airwaves#97 - Best of July & August JamendoHappy September! The August podcast is notoriously missing, so instead of 10 episodes - you get 13! Some great tracks (and a really powerful monster of a song at the end) this episode, so download, share, and enjoy! Friday Playlist tagDJ Dzverbass - Little Sexy Dress and Funky SoundsEddie - You and MeHot Fiction - Start it OffGreat White Buffalo - I'm Growing FangsGolden Duck Orchestra - On SaleAmy McFollow - Bang You OutJaief & Asong (ft. Rebekka Salomea) - Get AwayFuturelight - Back To YouTamara Laurel - Come On, Come OnHeartskin - Dr...2016-09-1354 min